Mason City, Nebraska facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mason City, Nebraska
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Mason City at sunrise
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Location of Mason City, Nebraska
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 Mason City, Nebraska
Location in Nebraska
Mason City, Nebraska
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Custer |
| Township | Algernon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.48 sq mi (1.23 km2) |
| • Land | 0.48 sq mi (1.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,264 ft (690 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 151 |
| • Density | 317.23/sq mi (122.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68855
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| Area code(s) | 308 |
| FIPS code | 31-31115 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399271 |
Mason City is a small village located in Custer County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, about 151 people lived there.
A Look Back in Time
Mason City was officially planned and founded in 1886. This happened when the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad built its tracks to this area. The village got its name from Oliver Perry Mason. He was a judge who used to work for the Nebraska Supreme Court.
Where is Mason City?
Mason City is a small place. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers about 0.47 square miles (1.23 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 241 | — | |
| 1910 | 480 | 99.2% | |
| 1920 | 487 | 1.5% | |
| 1930 | 447 | −8.2% | |
| 1940 | 396 | −11.4% | |
| 1950 | 305 | −23.0% | |
| 1960 | 277 | −9.2% | |
| 1970 | 196 | −29.2% | |
| 1980 | 196 | 0.0% | |
| 1990 | 160 | −18.4% | |
| 2000 | 178 | 11.3% | |
| 2010 | 171 | −3.9% | |
| 2020 | 151 | −11.7% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 171 people lived in Mason City. There were 75 households, which are groups of people living together. About 45 of these were families.
Most of the people in the village were White (94.2%). A small number were Native American or Asian. Some people were also from two or more different backgrounds. About 2.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 22.7% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (46.7%) were married couples. Some households were led by a single parent. About 34.7% of all households were individuals living alone.
The average age of people in Mason City was 47.4 years old. About 21.1% of residents were under 18. About 15.2% were 65 years old or older. The village had slightly more females (52.6%) than males (47.4%).
